On Jan 10, 5:08*pm, "S. Barker" wrote:
I know this question has probably been hashed and re-hashed a few times.
But i don't remember seeing it recently. *Suppose you want to use TWO water
heaters to try and keep up with a house full of shower loving girls. *Would
having them in parallel or series (plumbing wise) be the best way? *I can
see where there could be advantages both ways.

steve barker

At a time like this where we are being exhorted to save energy, shame
on you for even thinking about wasting still more. Take command of the
situation and replace and downsize your present water heater for the
bath only and set the temp control to 120 degrees. Then plumb the
original water heater exclusively to laundry and kitchen. It will soon
be obvious to the sauna lovers that the there is a limited supply.
After a few weeks there will be some habits change. Been there, done
that, raised five daughters. Good luck and be a diplomat.

Joe

On Thu, 10 Jan 2008 15:27:23 -0800 (PST), Joe wrote:
situation and replace and downsize your present water heater for the
bath only and set the temp control to 120 degrees. Then plumb the

Ever head of legionaire's disease? Better set the WH to at least 130F.

sdb
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even without the disease, 120 degree water is worthless. It needs to be at
least 140 and preferably 160 to wash dishes properly. AND the hotter the
water, the less of the hot side you'll use in the shower and it'll last
longer.

s

"sylvan butler" wrote in message
rnal...
On Thu, 10 Jan 2008 15:27:23 -0800 (PST), Joe wrote:
situation and replace and downsize your present water heater for the
bath only and set the temp control to 120 degrees. Then plumb the

Ever head of legionaire's disease? Better set the WH to at least 130F.

sdb
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